How to Convert Articles Into Videos Using Pictory

Pictory
4 Jul 202304:05

TLDRThis tutorial demonstrates how to use Pictory to convert articles into videos. It guides users through summarizing an article, selecting highlights, choosing a template, editing scenes and captions, selecting visuals, adding audio, and customizing branding. The process is designed to be quick and engaging, ideal for creating content for platforms like YouTube.

Takeaways

  • 🎥 Convert articles into videos using Pictory to engage more viewers.
  • 🔍 Open the app and select the 'Article to Video' tool to start the process.
  • 📄 Paste the URL of the article you want to summarize into the provided box.
  • 📝 Pictory reads and summarizes the article, highlighting key points and importing images.
  • ✂️ Edit the AI-generated highlights to customize your video's content.
  • 🎨 Choose a video template and aspect ratio that fits your needs.
  • 🤖 AI creates a storyboard, selects visuals, and generates captions for your scenes.
  • 🖼️ Edit scenes and captions in the 'Story View' tab for a polished video.
  • 🌐 Access over 3 million royalty-free visuals to enhance your video scenes.
  • 🎶 Add background music and an AI voiceover, or upload your own voiceover.
  • 🏷️ Customize your video with branding elements like intros, outros, and logos.
  • 💾 Once completed, the video is saved in the 'My Projects' folder for preview and download.

Q & A

  • What is the main purpose of the Pictory tool mentioned in the video?

    -The main purpose of the Pictory tool is to convert articles into engaging videos quickly and easily.

  • How does the Pictory tool summarize the article for the video?

    -Pictory reads the article and summarizes the top highlights, also importing the article images for the user.

  • What is the process of selecting highlights for the video?

    -The user can review the AI-generated highlights on the left side of the screen, and add or remove highlights by clicking on sentences.

  • How does Pictory categorize the highlights for the video?

    -The highlights are listed as scenes for the video on the right side of the screen.

  • What is the significance of choosing short scenes in the video?

    -Choosing short scenes helps to make the video look cleaner in the captions and provides a better viewing experience.

  • How does the user select a template for the video?

    -The user can scroll through the template library, select a template they like, and choose an aspect ratio to proceed.

  • What does the AI do during the video storyboard creation process?

    -The AI analyzes the highlights from the article, automatically selects visuals for each scene, and generates captions.

  • How can the user edit the scenes and captions in the video?

    -The user can click on the scene list on the left half of the screen to edit scenes and click on the text in the preview area to edit captions.

  • What resources does Pictory provide for video visuals?

    -Pictory provides access to over 3 million royalty-free visuals for use in videos.

  • How does the user replace a visual in a scene with a different one?

    -The user can select a scene, search the library for a better representation, and click on the new visual to replace the old one.

  • What audio options are available for the video?

    -There are over 15,000 tracks available, and the user can search and preview tracks to find one that fits the video's vibe.

  • How can the user add a voiceover to the video?

    -The user can choose between male and female AI voices, or upload their own voiceover in the 'My Uploads' tab.

  • What is the process for adding branding elements to the video?

    -The user can add custom intros, outros, and logos in the 'Branding' tab, which will be covered in more detail in a future video.

  • Where are the completed videos saved and how can they be accessed?

    -The completed videos are saved in the 'My Projects' folder, where they can be previewed or downloaded.

Outlines

00:00

📚 Convert Articles to Engaging Videos

This paragraph introduces a tutorial on using an 'article to video' tool to transform written content into short, viewer-friendly videos. It suggests that people prefer videos over long articles and provides a step-by-step guide on how to use the app, starting with selecting the 'article to video' tool and summarizing a blog post by pasting a URL. The process includes importing article images, reviewing and editing highlights to create scenes for the video, and proceeding to the next steps of the video creation.

🎨 Customizing Video Templates and Aspect Ratios

The second part of the tutorial focuses on selecting a video template from the library and choosing an aspect ratio, with a preference for the standard 16x9 for YouTube videos. It explains that after confirming the summary and highlights, the user can proceed to customize the video's storyboard, including editing scenes and captions in the 'story view' tab. The user can also style captions and explore advanced styling options that will be covered in future videos.

🖼️ Enhancing Videos with Visuals and Audio

This section delves into enhancing the video with visuals and audio. It mentions accessing over 3 million royalty-free visuals and the process of replacing visuals for scenes to better represent the content. The user can search for and apply audio tracks to fit the video's vibe and even add an AI voiceover or upload a custom voiceover. The tutorial also touches on branding with custom intros, outros, and logos, to be detailed in future videos.

🚀 Finalizing and Sharing the Video

The final paragraph covers the steps to finalize the video, including saving it in the 'my projects' folder and downloading it once rendered. It emphasizes that the first video doesn't have to be perfect and encourages sharing it in the official Facebook group for feedback and tips from the community. The paragraph concludes by congratulating the user on turning an article into a video and inviting them to engage with the creator community.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Article to Video

The term 'Article to Video' refers to the process of converting written articles into video format. In the script, this is the main feature of the Pictory app, which allows users to take their existing articles and transform them into engaging video content. This is significant as it caters to the preference of many people who prefer watching videos over reading long articles.

💡Pictory

Pictory is the name of the app being discussed in the script. It is a tool designed to help users convert their articles into videos. The app is highlighted as a solution for those looking to increase engagement on their websites by leveraging the popularity of video content.

💡AI Highlights

AI Highlights in the context of the video script refer to the key points or sections of the article that the Pictory app identifies and summarizes. These highlights are then used to create the video, ensuring that the most important information from the article is conveyed in the video format.

💡Scenes

In the script, 'Scenes' are the individual segments of the video that correspond to different parts of the article. Each scene is derived from the AI-generated highlights and is used to structure the video content, making it easier for viewers to follow and understand the information being presented.

💡Templates Library

The 'Templates Library' is a feature within the Pictory app where users can choose from a variety of video templates. These templates provide a visual framework for the video, helping users to create a professional-looking video without needing extensive design skills.

💡Aspect Ratio

Aspect Ratio is mentioned in the script as a parameter that users can select when creating their videos. It refers to the proportional relationship between the width and height of the video, with 16x9 being a common choice for standard YouTube videos. The aspect ratio is crucial for ensuring that the video fits the platform's requirements and looks good on various screens.

💡Storyboard

A 'Storyboard' in the context of the video script is the sequence of visuals and scenes that the Pictory app creates based on the article's highlights. It serves as a visual guide for how the video will unfold, helping users to visualize and edit the flow of their video content.

💡Royalty-Free Visuals

Royalty-Free Visuals are images or videos that can be used without having to pay royalties or ongoing fees each time they are used. In the script, Pictory provides access to over 3 million royalty-free visuals, allowing users to enhance their videos with high-quality imagery without worrying about copyright issues.

💡Audio Tracks

The term 'Audio Tracks' in the script refers to the background music that can be added to the video. Pictory offers over 15,000 tracks, enabling users to select music that fits the mood of their video and enhances the overall viewing experience.

💡AI Voiceover

An 'AI Voiceover' is a feature in the Pictory app that allows the video to be narrated by an artificial intelligence. Users can choose between male and female AI voices to read the captions and provide a spoken narration for their video, adding an additional layer of engagement for viewers.

💡Branding

Branding in the script refers to the customization options available in the Pictory app for adding elements like intros, outros, and logos to the video. This feature allows users to incorporate their brand identity into the video, making it more recognizable and consistent with their other marketing materials.

Highlights

Most people now prefer watching short videos over reading long articles.

This tutorial will teach you how to use Pictory to convert articles into videos.

Open the Pictory app and select the 'Article to Video' tool.

Paste the article link into the provided box and click 'Proceed'.

Pictory will read and summarize the article, importing images automatically.

Review and edit the AI-generated highlights to customize your video.

Highlights are listed as scenes for your video on the right side of the screen.

Use short scenes for cleaner captions in the final video.

Choose a video template from the library and select an aspect ratio.

Pictory creates a video storyboard by analyzing article highlights.

Edit scenes and captions in the 'Story View' tab for a polished video.

Access over 3 million royalty-free visuals with a Pictory paid plan.

Replace visuals in scenes by searching the library for better representations.

Add audio tracks from a library of over 15,000 tracks.

Choose between male and female AI voices for voiceover narration.

Upload your own voiceover in the 'My Uploads' tab.

Add custom intros, outros, and logos in the 'Branding' tab.

Videos are automatically saved in the 'My Projects' folder for preview and download.

Join the official Victory Facebook group for feedback and tips.

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